C&R - Niners Unstoppable & Idaho Dilemma

Summary

The Dan Patrick Show: C&R – Niners Unstoppable & Idaho Dilemma

Date: December 24, 2025
Hosts: Steve Covino and Rich Davis
Network: iHeartPodcasts and Dan Patrick Podcast Network

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Episode Overview

This episode of Covino & Rich on The Dan Patrick Show swings from high-energy NFL chatter—especially on the San Francisco 49ers' recent dominance—to holiday family dynamics and sports pop-culture debates. Live from Idaho during the holidays, Steve Covino and Rich Davis bring their signature banter, plenty of humor, and a few deep thoughts about classic moments in sports and entertainment. They also dissect the nuances of post-game jersey swaps, the awkwardness of family board game time, and whether cherished traditions truly stand the test of time.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. San Francisco 49ers: Unstoppable Force?

[04:45–13:56]

• Offensive Prowess: Rich beams about his "Niner gang" and the team's explosive offense, highlighted by barely punting since late November:
  • "What is it, a no punt November and December for these guys? They're unstoppable. Their offense looks insane." (Covino, 04:47)
• Quarterback Duel: Brock Purdy impresses, with a memorable moment post-game showing mutual respect with Philip Rivers:
  • "I see a young Purdy saying, hey, man, I watched you growing up. It's an honor playing with you." (Covino, 06:36)
• Defensive Concerns:
  • Without Nick Bosa and Fred Warner, the 49ers lack pass rush:
    • "My only concern for a really good night as a 49ers fan, is I don't know if you get away with that versus Caleb Williams." (Rich, 08:06)
• Playoff Outlook:
  • The next big test is hosting the Bears; a win sets up a potential battle for the #1 seed in Week 18 versus Seahawks.
    • "If the Niners win that game, week 18 against the Seahawks will be for the 1 seed." (Rich, 12:05)
  • Importance of George Kittle’s health discussed (mid to low ankle sprain).

2. The Philip Rivers Comeback

[05:27–11:25]

• Admiration for Rivers:
  • Both hosts are glad Rivers didn’t get embarrassed and that “it was the best of both worlds” (Rich, 09:26).
  • Lighthearted moment on Rivers' large family:
    • “Babe, those are just his kids.” (Covino, 09:29)
• Backup Quarterback Tall Order:
  • No backup QB could be expected to beat the Seahawks and 49ers back-to-back.

3. Covino’s Idaho Family Dilemma & the Board Game Divide

[13:56–17:18 & 49:56–50:57]

• Board Game Anxiety:
  • Covino describes being out of place amid family board games in Idaho:
    • “I get so bored from those games. Dude, that’s why they’re called board games.” (Covino, 15:36)
  • Rich argues game nights should not feel awkward.
• Cultural Difference:
  • They note that families bond in radically different ways—some via games, some via shared sports or just conversation.

4. Jersey Swap Etiquette and the Hierarchy of Respect

[17:18–24:55]

• Who Swaps Jerseys with Whom?
  • Rich raises the etiquette of post-game jersey swaps—does a star player have to accept every request?
    • Covino: “It’s got to be a mutual respect. ... You’re not gonna just jersey swap with everyone that requests it.” (22:01)
  • Real-life example: SGA reportedly denied a swap with Miles Bridges last NBA season (Danny G, 20:50).
  • Larger point about social dynamics and respect:
    • “When you say yes to something, you’re saying no to something else.” (Covino, 22:19)

5. Holiday Traditions, Pop Culture, and the Test of Time

[31:39–38:02, 47:46–51:09]

• Classic Movies:
  • Covino questions whether “It’s a Wonderful Life” stands the test of time for younger viewers—he’s hesitant to push it on his girlfriend’s younger family.
    • “I don’t want all this unnecessary pressure in case everybody hates it. Like it might be too slow moving for young people's eyes.” (Covino, 49:57)
• Parallels to Sports:
  • They draw analogies to classic moments in sports—are such moments as meaningful to newer generations or do we just cherish them out of nostalgia?
• Holiday Sports TV:
  • Covino plugs his TV appearance on a History Channel special and jokes about the indifference of family:
    • “Imagine if your dad was on TV...no one gives a turd about your boy.” (Covino, 37:31)

6. Other Notable Segments

• Board Game Banter Turns to Trivia:
  • Who performed the classic “1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12” track from Sesame Street? Covino delivers: “The Pointer Sisters.” (48:59)
• NFL Pro Bowl Announcements:
  • Coverage of this season's Pro Bowlers, noting quirky stats like only a handful of actual fullbacks being selected (Kyle Juszczyk for 49ers, 40:40).

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• 04:47 | Covino: “What is it, a no punt November and December for these guys? They're unstoppable. Their offense looks insane.”
• 06:36 | Covino: “I see a young Purdy saying, hey, man, I watched you growing up. It's an honor playing with you.”
• 09:29 | Covino: "Babe, those are just his kids." (On Rivers’ family filling the luxury box)
• 15:36 | Covino: “I get so bored from those games. Dude, that’s why they’re called board games.”
• 22:01 | Covino: “You’re not gonna just jersey swap with everyone that requests it.”
• 22:19 | Covino: “When you say yes to something, you’re saying no to something else.”
• 31:31 | Covino: “No one gives a turd about your boy.” (On family indifference to his TV appearance)
• 49:57 | Covino: “I don’t want all this unnecessary pressure in case everybody hates it. Like it might be too slow moving for young people's eyes.”
• 48:59 | Covino: “The Pointer Sisters.” (Revealing the Sesame Street song performers)

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Important Timestamps

| Timestamp | Segment | |---------------|-------------------------------------------| | 04:45–13:56 | Deep dive: 49ers’ dominance, Rivers’ night| | 13:56–17:18 | Board game awkwardness in Idaho | | 17:18–24:55 | Jersey swap etiquette and dynamics | | 31:39–38:02 | Holiday classics, sports TV, nostalgia | | 40:33–41:52 | NFL Pro Bowl rosters and updates | | 46:57–47:22 | NFL: D Winner’s pick-six vs Colts | | 47:46–51:09 | “It’s a Wonderful Life” dilemma & classics|

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Tone & Style

True to Covino and Rich’s energetic and relatable style, the episode mixes sports insights with good-natured ribbing and cultural commentary. There’s a persistent undercurrent of self-deprecating humor (“no one gives a turd about your boy”), a playful resistance to holiday tradition (especially from Covino), and thoughtful asides on what makes rituals and moments—on the field and off—really matter.

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Summary

This episode is essential listening for 49ers fans in the holiday afterglow of another big win but also resonates more broadly as a humorous meditation on sports fandom, family traditions, and the ways respect (and fun) are negotiated from the gridiron to the living room. The conversations around jersey swaps, board game dread, and the legacy of “It’s a Wonderful Life” provide cultural flavor, while Pro Bowl picks and play-of-the-day highlights keep it firmly rooted in the week’s sports action.

Transcript

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[Rich Davis]

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[Steve Covino]

Happy holidays, everybody. Jingling and jangling this holiday week, it's Covino and Rich on Fox sports radio, broadcasting live from the fox sports radio studio. Well, Riches, Danny G. Sam, Perfect Spotty. Everybody's there. I'm here in Idaho for the sweet potato contest. Oh, actually, I'm just happy to be here, Rich. And our show, sponsored by DraftKings Sportsbook, an official sports betting partner of the NFL and NBA. And right now, use promo code CR show to claim your special offerings at DraftKings. Again, it's promo code CR Show DraftKings, the crown is yours.

[Rich Davis]

All right, now, if you miss any of today's show, shame on you. But no, you can catch it anytime. Danny G. Puts up each hour. And a best of. But better yet, watch our show. Watch what you hear. [e-mail] that would mean a lot. That would be your little merry Christmas gift to the Kavinon Rich show. How about that?

[Steve Covino]

You know what, Rich? I'm glad you said that, because live chat, not only could you watch what you hear, but you could chat live and chop it up and talk some smack. Adrian Reyes, already there talking smack. NKK. NKK4207 DPRSR. A lot of people chiming in. Evan. Thank you, Wes, the usual suspects. Everybody there chatting live. We appreciate you and thanks again for being part of it. So we have lots to get to today, Prizes, holiday gifts to give away. We got broke. Iron Mike stopping by to do some trivia. So stick around for that. We'll talk some NBA, we'll talk some holiday classics. But first and first, mostly I do want to say happy holidays again. Thank you to all. And to all, a big thank you and yeah, Merry Christmas. Sure. Happy shinooka. And Rich, congratulations, because your 49ers look unstoppable.

[Rich Davis]

My niner gang, Dub City, baby.

[Steve Covino]

Rich carried the whole team last night. They looked really. Look, I'm outside looking in, right? I'm not a 49ers guy, but I pay close attention because my buddy Rich likes Dub City. And what is it, a no punt November and December for these guys. They're unstoppable. Their offense looks insane. Their last punt was the very end of November.

[Rich Davis]

They did have a buy in there.

[Steve Covino]

But it's still a great stat to say they haven't punted since the month of November.

[Rich Davis]

They shot Morse head and Morse, they're just dropping the ball. You know, he looks bored, doing weird stretches like he's just Hanging. And I will say this, I'm not all sold on my Niners yet, but I will say they look explosive.

[Steve Covino]

Hey, bro, I know you don't want to jinx them in any way or get too ahead of yourself, right? Too late. You don't want to be braggadocious and boastful after a big win. But, dude, I'm telling you, I don't think anybody could have beat them last night. Philip Rivers looked great in his return. I thought he did a great job. Those picks at the end for both teams really didn't matter much. Rivers showed a lot. Old man Rivers, that was fun to root for. Props to him. He did everything he could. Their defense couldn't do anything against the 49ers offense. I'm not sure anyone could. Kittle. You know, Kittle actually had that other touchdown. They didn't even give it to him.

[Rich Davis]

No, that wasn't kiddo. That was. That was tongus.

[Steve Covino]

Oh, okay. I'm watching with the sound off. That wasn't Kittle.

[Rich Davis]

No, Kittle was out of the game with a, you know, by that point, resting on that ankle.

[Steve Covino]

I'm schmoozing here in Idaho, but I'm watching the game with no sound on while everyone's, you know, singing along to the holiday classics.

[Rich Davis]

They just continue Christmas karaoke while he has the game on in the background.

[Steve Covino]

Dude, other families do sing along.

[Rich Davis]

Greeting cards have all been set.

[Steve Covino]

Board games and everything. That's not my stilo. So I was sitting there watching the game.

[Rich Davis]

Kavino's playing old maid with his mother in law.

[Steve Covino]

No, no, no. I'm watching the game sound off and I'm saying hi to everybody. But yo, they just have this knack of moving the ball down the field. When I saw Purdy and Rivers connecting at the end of the game, I see a young Purdy saying, hey, man, I watched you growing up. It's an honor playing with you. As he quoted. But for Rivers, I see him saying, hey, dude, you're the real deal, kid. You know, you got some real skill. And it showed. He's the perfect fit for that team. I never want to hear any criticism against this guy again. They look solid. And I'm saying this all on behalf of Rich because he doesn't want to sound boastful. I didn't even want to solid.

[Rich Davis]

I didn't even want to wear 49ers gear today because I felt like it would be a little too boastful because I'm. I'm optimistic because they do play.

[Steve Covino]

Dude, it's Just as much their season as anybody else's, and they're last on the list as far as teams that people bring up. People are quick to bring up, you know, the. The Bills or the patriots. Dude, the 49ers are right in that mix. Like DJ Khaled, bro. In the mix.

[Rich Davis]

A big game next Sunday night. Primetime NBC 49ers are hosting the Bears. They beat the Bears on Sunday. Then I feel like, Danny, is it safe to say then I could say, all right, I'm buying in more like, I'm not. You know, just last night, they were just moving the ball where it looked too easy. I am concerned.

[Steve Covino]

Easy. So easy, bro. Every day scored at will.

[Rich Davis]

I'm concerned about one thing, and I think Danny may know where I'm going. Without Nick Bosa, without Fred Warner, they just put no pressure on the quarterback. They. They scored 48 points, so it was like, oh, wow, they won by 20 something.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, they.

[Rich Davis]

They gave. You know, Philip Rivers is 144 years old, and he was sacked, what, once. Like, there's no pressure by a rookie.

[Danny G]

Yeah.

[Steve Covino]

And there were even times where Philip Rivers r a couple of his passes, and you could see afterwards he was upset. Like, I had a little more time. I could have put my. My feet down better.

[Rich Davis]

The. The only criticism for a really good night as a 49ers fan, is I don't know if you get away with that versus Caleb Williams. I don't think you get away with that versus Sam Darnold and other teams in the nfc in the playoffs, you got to put pressure on the quarterback. And Philip Rivers was. Dude, it was great to watch. You know, it all worked out. If you're just a fan of football. My team looked great, but I didn't want Philip Rivers to look humiliated. So I think it was the best of both worlds for me. My team looked awesome, and Philip Rivers really showed the world that, yo, man, you're never too old. And I was really happy for him. And Danny G put it on something funny. He said his wife Brenda's like, look at his. Look at all his friends and family in the. In the luxury booth in the box. No, no, that's just his immediate family.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah. I said, babe, those are just his kids.

[Rich Davis]

Is that wild?

[Steve Covino]

And you know what? If you heard the tail end of the great Dan Beyer, Sam played this farewell montage to Philip Rivers because maybe they were all there to say goodbye to his dad's return.

[Rich Davis]

Well, because they're out of it now, right? Almost mathematically. Right. I mean, it's there, they're out of it. Unless, like, Houston or the Jags lose out and something crazy happens, which won't happen. So you got to ask yourself, is there a reason for Philip Rivers to touch a football again?

[Steve Covino]

No, there really isn't. Why put his health at risk? He came, he saw, he didn't conquer, but he looked great in the process. I thought he looked really good for, especially for a guy that didn't play for five years.

[Rich Davis]

If you're going to try to beat the Seahawks and the 49ers back to back to keep your playoff hopes alive, I don't know if any backup quarterback in the National Football League could tackle, pun intended, that, that obstacle. I mean, if you said, hey, Philip Rivers, come in, we're playing, you know, the Cardinals and we're playing the jets, then you're like, all right, well, we could do this. Did you think any backup quarterback, Danny, in the NFL is coming in to beat Seattle and Seattle and then beat the 49ers? That's a really tough.

[Steve Covino]

That's a tall order.

[Rich Davis]

I think Philip Rivers did everything possible. In fact, there were all the signs that it was it for him. Not only did he have his whole family on hand afterwards, he waited around to give a little bro hug and dap up Dee Winters, who intercepted that pass, which, by the way, I'm not making excuses for old man Rivers. That was not his fault. That tight end totally telegraphed that turnaround. He did no help in selling. He oversold it where he gave away the play. Like he turns his head around to let Dee Winters jump that route. Terrible play by that tight end.

[Steve Covino]

It was. It didn't help Rivers by any means, but I think we all reap the benefits of a fun, high scoring Monday night game. We saw Philip Rivers play hard and not get embarrassed. I don't think anyone wanted to see him get embarrassed. Unless you hate the Colts or Philip Rivers for some weird reason and you saw the real deal of an offense. You're right, Rich. If your team makes some defensive tweaks, they're right in it, man. They're right in it. And that was a really good showing for Brock Purdy. He's back. His past few games, he's back. They're clicking at just the right time. They're gelling like Magellan, as they said in the 90s and. Or as Dr. Scholz said in the 90s, they're gelling at just the right time. Collective soul style.

[Rich Davis]

I think a big test and I think we all know it's happening. So let's just put a little extra highlighter on that Sunday night game. Niners hosting the Bears. If the Niners win that game, week 18 against the Seahawks will be for the 1 seed.

[Steve Covino]

That's a great game, man.

[Rich Davis]

Which is.

[Steve Covino]

I'd be shocked if the Bear. And now the Bears again, been looking good. We just.

[Rich Davis]

We've been Green Bay, dude.

[Steve Covino]

We've been underestimating them all season. I was just really sold on how hard your 49ers were clicking. If their defense could stop the Bears, they win that game.

[Rich Davis]

I think there's another factor. How bad is Kittle's ankle? He downplayed in the post game saying, hey, listen, it's not a high ankle sprain, but, yeah, I'm in some pain and we will see, like, perfect. Is there any update on Kittle's ankle?

[Danny G]

Funny you should say that. I just saw that. That Fowler is saying Kittle is dealing with what is being called a quote, mid to low ankle sprain right now.

[Rich Davis]

So maybe as a decoy, maybe he rests up, maybe he gets some reps. I. I think against the Bears at home. Such a game of importance, like. Well, again, this is the. The. The importance is so high. So if Kittle can play, he'll be out there. But I guess you just got to put him in one of those cryo chambers for the next five days and hope that his. His ankle feels better or tape it up, a little brace or something.

[Steve Covino]

You need him. You definitely need him.

[Rich Davis]

I mean, of course you do. He's such a part of what makes that offense work. Blocking, catching passes. George Kittle. Sam, I know you're a fan, Iowa boy.

[Steve Covino]

Absolutely. He's the heart. Yeah, I mean, he's the heart of that.

[Rich Davis]

He's the.

[Steve Covino]

Of the tenacious beast.

[Rich Davis]

He's so tenacious.

[Steve Covino]

He's. That he's got that typical tight end quality. A great tight end has to be a gamer. And he's. He's the epitome of every. Of what every team should want in their tight end for sure. So, yeah, let's just hope he's okay because that just makes everything more exciting. Rich, I feel like we've downplayed the 49ers for a long time.

[Rich Davis]

Well, you know why? Because as I believe Trey Aikman and Joe Buck even pointed out when Nick Bosa and Fred Warner went down and Big Trent. Big Trent Williams talked about this after the game when he sat down with Scott Van Pelt, when a guy like Fred Warner goes down, who's essentially your Quarterback on defense, he's your team leader. Everyone in the locker room gets down because the reality is you're feeling like, oh, man, like, we're good, but we just lost, like, the best player on our team. And he said, kyle Shanahan is such a great coach that he will. He has done such a great job of telling this team, like, no, no, no. While Fred Warner is the best in the game, you guys could still do this. And props to Kyle Shanahan. As Brock Purdy said last night, he pulled out the whole Shanahan playbook. Last night. They didn't have to punt once. So I'm done hanging from my Niners cuevos. But I do have a question for you. After the game last night, I saw.

[Steve Covino]

I said no to Giant Jenga because I don't do that.

[Rich Davis]

Oh, after the karaoke, they broke out the Jenga.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah. I'm like, I don't do that. Would you kidding me? I'm not playing Apples to Apples.

[Rich Davis]

This Kavino Scattergory.

[Steve Covino]

No, I don't do that. Honestly, I watch about when they busted. When they busted out the Uno cards. You were first in line, though. No, you know what, Danny? Those things just make me. I don't know. They make me feel so awkward inside. Like, family fun time like that. It's just not my vibe.

[Rich Davis]

I don't get why a family fun time with your girlfriend or family would be weird if they said just.

[Steve Covino]

I just. I don't know, I feel extra vulnerable.

[Rich Davis]

Like, you know, I don't like it.

[Steve Covino]

Hold on.

[Rich Davis]

Uno makes you feel vulnerable?

[Steve Covino]

Yeah. I don't like it. No. I don't have the attention.

[Rich Davis]

But how do you.

[Steve Covino]

I really don't. I get so bored. I get so bored from those games. Dude, that's why they're called board games. If I told the hell out of.

[Rich Davis]

Me, if I told you you were playing charades or something, where you really had to put yourself out there and act out something, that's one thing. But Uno makes you feel vulnerable.

[Sophie Cunningham]

I hate.

[Steve Covino]

I don't like playing with my. Here's the thing. I don't like playing with my own family, let alone, like, someone else's family. You know what I mean? Like, no, thanks, dude.

[Rich Davis]

Yo, you. Do you get anxiety to drop, like, a draw four on her dad or something?

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, I don't like the whole vibe of it. Reverse.

[Rich Davis]

And.

[Steve Covino]

And they're in my girlfriend's family. I love them. They're great. They're listening on 99. 9, Idaho. Right? Fox Sports Radio, Idaho. Yeah. And they're a big time board game family. Like let's bust out the board games.

[Rich Davis]

You know my pal that I work with at SiriusXM, Nicole, her family, every time the holidays hit, I see her ig story like they're playing Yahtzee and.

[Steve Covino]

Monopoly and some people I say Nazi. No thank.

[Rich Davis]

Well, don't say Nazi.

[Steve Covino]

Well, I don't mean it. I don't mean N A Z. I mean, I think you should have spelled it to start. Yeah, N O T Z.

[Rich Davis]

Let's not say not.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah. Well, yeah, not that kind, but yeah.

[Rich Davis]

Some people are board game family. Some people like to just chill, have a drink and listen to music. Other families, you know, you could say equally boring is a bunch of lumpy dudes like your uncles and dads, not talking, just sitting, scratching their belly, watching a game. That's sort of boring too though.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, you know, I'm, I'm a good audience. You know, I'll sit there with a drink and chat and laugh, you know, call me old fashioned Rich, but I'd rather sit there with an old fashioned and share a fun conversation, you know, so that's what I did after the game. But you were onto something.

[Rich Davis]

So after the game when Covino was saying, yeah, I don't do Jenga and you were trying to dip away, I saw two legendary running backs. Christian McCaffrey.

[Steve Covino]

Oof.

[Rich Davis]

Beast. And his beautiful wife and daughter. Like, who's living a better life than that guy, man?

[Steve Covino]

Olivia Culpo McCaffrey power couple. Yeah, he's just, he's so great, Rich. Yeah, really great game. And as you saw last night, like I said, I could, I could see but I couldn't hear anything. He's right up there with the greats.

[Rich Davis]

You ever have those debates like nature nurture in the world of sports, right? Like, like his dad, Ed McCaffrey, great football receiver back in our childhood. Have you ever seen what Ed McCaffrey would have his kid do? We saw, we saw on receiver on Mara St. Brown's dad's like the most militant militant. He's kids doing push ups and bench press. When he's five, McCaffrey was always told like you have to have an early bedtime. He's been Christian McCaffrey from the time he was a little boy. Always knew that he wasn't going to be a party kid. He wasn't going to be drinking and drugging. He knew that he was going to go to sleep like 8pm every day. He's going to work out from the time he was a Little child, he.

[Steve Covino]

Puts the work in and it shows.

[Rich Davis]

Everything from his diet. Like, this kid was probably on a nutrition plan when he was 9. So you see McCaffrey out there and he's dapping up and bro. Hugging Jonathan Taylor, and they do a jersey swap. And it seemed like a really beautiful moment. Right? What happens and how often do you think it happens when somebody of.

[Steve Covino]

I'm from Jersey, Rich. That's when. Back in the day, it wasn't like we didn't exchange shirts. We exchanged gold chains, bro.

[Rich Davis]

Oh, that's the jersey swap.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah. Yeah.

[Rich Davis]

You exchanged Italian gold horns.

[Steve Covino]

Back in my 90s Guido days. Yeah.

[Rich Davis]

But I really do want to know. I'm. Because it's sort of probably embarrassing, but how do you work your way out of the request for a Jersey swap? But it's not someone of a high enough magnitude.

[Steve Covino]

You're not saying that. You're not implying that's what happened.

[Rich Davis]

I think these are two. These are two guys with a jersey.

[Steve Covino]

I was gonna say that's a great one right there, but I feel you. That's why that happened recently, bro. I'm pretty sure that happened where someone got denied. Danny G. Double check that. I feel like I saw that recently or I thought it. I had that thought.

[Rich Davis]

Like, if you see a Steph Curry and like, a Giannis or someone, I don't know, doing a jersey swap or in the NFL, it happens more because they play each other less. But if you were to see.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, it's got to be a mutual respect.

[Rich Davis]

If you were to see, like, some. Let's say, some young tight end that we don't know or some young defender is like, yo, Yo, Kittle Jersey swap. Like, could he be like, yeah, nah. Can you say no? It's.

[Steve Covino]

Man, it really, you know.

[Rich Davis]

It paints. It paints. It paints you into a weird. No, no, thanks. I'm good.

[Steve Covino]

No, thanks.

[Danny G]

I'm good.

[Rich Davis]

Thank you. Damn buyer.

[Danny G]

You.

[Steve Covino]

You know, you could respectfully decline the offer. You really could. It's like. I don't know how to. How to put it. Like, Rich, your time is of value, right? Can you go and hang with everybody that you work with? No, you can't. Cove. I do remember last season in the NBA, SGA denied a jersey swap with Miles Bridges.

[Rich Davis]

See, I remember that.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah. I remember that being a headline. So I feel like it has happened before. But my point in saying that was, like, there's just an unwritten understanding where, let's say a higher up at Fox Sports Rich invited you to a holiday get together you're probably gonna be like, yeah, you know, I gotta make time as higher up and. Or a colleague of yours on the equal playing field, right? If Stu Gotts or Dan Beyer or somebody here, Colin, invited you to a holiday party, like, yeah, I'm gonna have to make time. But if some young kid is having a little get together at his apartment or something, you might not be as willing. And it's not because you don't like.

[Rich Davis]

Sounds a little big timey.

[Steve Covino]

It sounds big timey. But are you. I'm just trying to put it in everyday terms, right? Like you're really not gonna make that same attempt to make it happen. You might do your best, but there's an understanding that you might not be able to do that because your time is of value. It's not because you're too cool.

[Rich Davis]

So it's not gonna just kill us.

[Steve Covino]

You're not gonna just Jersey swap what every that requests it.

[Rich Davis]

If Theo Vaughn or Joe Rogan was like, yo, come on my podcast, you're dropping everything.

[Steve Covino]

That's what I mean.

[Rich Davis]

If Joe Schmo is like, hey, man, can you do my podcast? You might be like, yo, I'd like to, but let me see if it works.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, you can't just.

[Rich Davis]

It's a little big timey, but can't.

[Steve Covino]

Just say yes to everybody. Hey, when you say yes to something, you're saying no to something else. If SGA saying yes to this guy, he's saying no to someone else who might be a little more worthy. And, and when I say worthy, I mean like James. Yes. Someone who's paid their dues. Someone on that level.

[Rich Davis]

We're not worthy.

[Steve Covino]

Hey, as the game goes, as they played last night, apples to apples, Rich. It's got to be apples to apples.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah.

[Steve Covino]

It can't be someone who hasn't. It's got to be an honor for the other guy. What is the other guy getting out of it?

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, I know. You're saying like, if it was like Christian McCaffrey and the backup, backup running back for the Colts, it'd be like you're getting a McCaffrey.

[Steve Covino]

It's not a charity situation. Like, hey, that guy's got to earn that. Do the players have to have like.

[Rich Davis]

A list in their back pocket of Madden ratings? I mean, you know what, here's how.

[Steve Covino]

They have to approach it though, right? Let's say it's a special team. Nobody. Hey, McCaffrey, I'm a big fan. I really adore and admire everything you do. Like, there has to Be a little more to it. Like, I'm only in the NFL because of you, and you're making that dude's childhood dream come true. You know, that's really. You have to really humble yourself to expect that in return. I know it sounds crazy, because people don't like hierarchy in today's world, but there is one. I'm sorry. That's just how life works. I know people don't like that. It's like these a lot of. And I'm not calling out the weenials. They're great, but they expect to be on.

[Rich Davis]

On.

[Steve Covino]

Well, it's actually the bottom of the totem pole, because the bottom is the more powerful. Right? But they expect to be right up there playing in the big leagues without putting their dues in. You got to put your dues in, man. That's just really what it is.

[Rich Davis]

An interesting thought. I saw. I saw the jersey swap, and I'm like, that's a nice equal jersey swap. I'm sure there's times where a player's.

[Steve Covino]

Like, oh, that's a good one. And, you know, we all start off, dude. I would never expect that as a young man. Coming up. You got to earn. Earn it. You got to earn it. At least those are the rules we were taught and we played by. Young people have different expectations and every path is different, but I think you respectfully decline. Unless there's no. Unless there's no one. If you're not giving it to anyone else, maybe I don't know your thoughts.

[Rich Davis]

You know, no one likes to hear those things, but, like, let's say you're at a club in Vegas and you're a younger guy. Hey, man, like, they bring. They let the hot girls in. They don't let the dudes or the ugly girls. It's, you know, like, there's. There.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, yeah. Rubs everybody. The. Nobody likes it, but that's just how life works.

[Rich Davis]

No one likes to hear those things. But it's true.

[Steve Covino]

It is kind of true.

[Rich Davis]

Hey, listen, we have more. Cavino and Rich. Congrats to the 49ers last night, putting themselves in a category now of like, ooh, teams that you might be scared of going into the postseason.

[Steve Covino]

I think they solidify themselves in the conversation for sure, man. I was. I was really impressed with what I saw. Just like I said, they made it look really easy to move the ball down the field. It's like every play they executed, every play, man. The only.

[Rich Davis]

Only weakness is zero pressure on the opposing quarterback.

[Steve Covino]

And I'm talking about the, the offense.

[Rich Davis]

And we'll see how that works out against Cale Williams next week. That is your game of the week by far. So we'll get to, we'll get to that. We'll talk about some Christmas classics. Kavino has a dilemma. He's not playing Scattergories tonight. But no, there's a.

[Steve Covino]

What's that other week one that people. That Shannon brought and she brings all the time. What's that other one that people love to play? It's a newer one.

[Rich Davis]

Oh, what does it mean now?

[Steve Covino]

The other one. Oh, man, what is it called? Spy knows what I'm talking about. I don't play any of those games.

[Rich Davis]

It's. That's the dirty version of apples to apples. What is it? Yeah. Against humanity.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, no thanks, man. I'd rather, like I said, I'd rather have a conversation than play these awkward games with people.

[Rich Davis]

Well, Kavino has an old school dilemma and I think you guys are going to love it. And it somehow ties into classic sports. We'll get to that. Ben Simmons, the fisherman. We'll get to that. So many random stories today. We'll get to all of it right here. Kavino and Rich on Fox Sports Radio two days before Christmas. Let's go.

[Steve Covino]

Hey, Rich, quick timeout. Holiday upgrade. Check. Timeout. Hold up. Still watching the games on that old small, weak ass tv? If you are, you're only seen about half the game and all your friends are making fun of you.

[Rich Davis]

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[Steve Covino]

And it's not just foosball. I'll be watching a holiday classic tonight. Maybe we'll tell you about it. Movies look cinematic, games feel smoother. And yes, everybody, all your company, the in laws notice, even ours.

[Rich Davis]

Here's the play, guys. Holiday savings at TCL. Go premium with the 8. With the QM8K which I talked about. That's the ultimate choice. Or the versatile QM6K for an elevated game day experience. And don't overthink it. Just lock in the ultimate savings. Epic bragging rights all season long. Get it? While supplies last.

[Steve Covino]

Tcl, the official TV partner of the NFL. Find TCL at all major retailers. Tcl, Bigger, brighter, better holidays. Select models, limited time. See all major retailers for the detailers. TCL.com Paulie Fusco here with Tony Fusco. Yo, as everybody knows, we're the host of the award winning Polly and Tony Fusco Shop. Yeah, but instead of us telling you how great we are, here's how Dan Patrick described us when he came on our show.

[Rich Davis]

Quick, knowledgeable and funny. Opinionated. Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. What are you doing? You're interrupting our promo.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, he wasn't talking about you.

[Danny G]

You took those clips totally out of context.

[Steve Covino]

Oh yeah? Well, after this promo, I'm going to.

[Rich Davis]

Take you out and beat you.

[Danny G]

Let me put this into context.

[Rich Davis]

Shut up. Yeah.

[Steve Covino]

Anyway, just listen to the Paulie and Tony Fusco show on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts or Rev. You get your podcast. Yeah.

[Sophie Cunningham]

10 athletes will face the toughest job interview in fitness that will push past physical and mental breaking points. You are the fittest of the fit. Only one of you will leave here with an IFIT company contract worth $250,000.

[Rich Davis]

This is where mindset comes in.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Someone will be eliminated. Pressure is coming down.

[Rich Davis]

Trainer Games on Prime Video January 8th.

[Steve Covino]

Watch the trailer on trainergames.com Season 2.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Of Unrivaled Basketball is here and the talent is unreal. Paige Beckers, Nafiza Collier, Kelsey Plumb, Brianna Stewart and more are back to redefine the game. Unrivaled basketball season two, sponsored by Samsung Galaxy tips off January 5th on on TNT, TruTV and HBO.

[Danny G]

Max support for the show comes from Public, the investing platform for those who take it seriously. On public you can build a multi asset portfolio of stocks, bonds, options, crypto and now generated assets which allow you to turn any idea into an investable index. With AI. It all starts with your prompt. From renewable energy companies with high free cash flow to semiconductor suppliers growing revenue over 20% year over year, you can literally type any prompt and put the AI to work. It screens thousands of stocks, builds a one of a kind index and let you back test it against the S&P 500. Then you can invest in a few clicks. Generated assets are like EFTs with infinite possibilities, completely customizable and based on your thesis, not someone else's. Go to public.com podcast and earn an uncapped 1% bonus when you transfer your portfolio. That's public.com podcast paid for by Public Investing Brokerage Services by Open to the Public Investing Inc. Member FINRA SIPC Advisory Services by Public Advisors llc SEC Registered Advisor Generated Assets is an interactive analysis tool. Output is for informational purposes only and is not investment recommendation or advice. Complete Disclosures [e-mail] Disclosures A new year.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Is on the horizon. And your 2026 savings start here. Right now. You can access the Washington post for just $2 every four weeks. Head into the new year with six months of savings at this special intro rate. After that, it'll cost $12 every four weeks. Cancel anytime. You'll get unlimited access to trusted journalism that helps you understand the year ahead and the world around you. Now's the perfect time to subscribe because great habits and great savings start together. Go to washingtonpost.com iheart that's washingtonpost.com iheart and start your year informed with the Post. This is Sophie Cunningham from Show Me Something. Do you know the symptoms of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea, or osa, in adults with obesity? They may be happening to you without you knowing. If anyone has ever said you snored loudly, or if you spend your days fighting off excessive tiredness, irritability and concentration issues, it may be due to osa. OSA is a serious condition where your airway partially or completely collapses during sleep, which may cause breathing interruptions and oxygen deprivation. Learn more at don'tsleep on OSA.com this information is provided by Lilly a medicine company.

[Steve Covino]

Hey, hey. Happy holidays. Yeah. Buddy Covino and Rich. I'm live from Idaho for the big potato drop for New Year's. Here for the holidays live from the Fox Sports Radio studio. Everybody else, Danny G. Sam Perfet and of course, Spot and Dickie Davis. And with the success of our college basketball bracket challenge each March, we decided to do a bracket challenge for college football playoffs. Now that there's eight games left standing, it's bracket challenge time. Compete against our Fox Sports Radio hosts, Cavino and Rich and more, and against fellow listeners to see who has the best college football playoff bracket play for your chance to win $1,000. $1,000. Visit fox sportsradio playoffs iheart.com to register, get the rules and fill out your bracket again. Foxsportsradio.iheart.com Playoffs will be open just before kickoff at 7:30pm Eastern on New Year's Eve. Again, fill out your bracket foxsportsradio.iheart.com for your chance to win a thousand bucks.

[Rich Davis]

Hey, they did point out that playoff drop last night and they downplayed it. They, they made it seem like, oh, you hear it a couple times a year. I feel like in sports radio and TV you hear it all the time.

[Steve Covino]

For the last, I would say playoffs and practice, practice, practice. Those are like the two, the top two playoffs.

[Rich Davis]

I then can't wait. And I'm a man. I'm 40.

[Steve Covino]

Practice.

[Rich Davis]

There's a ton of them.

[Steve Covino]

Not a game.

[Rich Davis]

Wait.

[Steve Covino]

Not a game.

[Rich Davis]

So practice.

[Steve Covino]

We talking, by the way, Rich, practice. You know how we said, I'm a man, I'm 40.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, you just played all the most popular ones.

[Steve Covino]

Jersey swaps have to be sort of a mutual respect sort of thing. I just hit up Rob Parker and we're gonna do a Ross Dress for Less sweatshirt swap right after the show today.

[Rich Davis]

See, that's a good one. I like that.

[Steve Covino]

I got yours for 7.99. I gotta get. I gotta give credit to Daddy G for that one. Daddy G producing the laughs behind the scenes. But yeah, we're gonna do that. 877-99-Nox, Covino and Rich. Fox Sports Radio now.

[Rich Davis]

Rich, hold on. I'm in the middle of playing a game. You know that new the name game thing on social media here. Hold on.

[Danny G]

Them.

[Rich Davis]

Ass, ass, trash, trash. Ass, ass, trash, Trash. And it's just pictures of Gino and Pete Carroll. Did you see that one? Ass. Ash. Trash, trash.

[Steve Covino]

You know what I'm doing, actually, you know I'm a big fight fan, right?

[Rich Davis]

Sorry.

[Steve Covino]

I love a nice hiney. I love the holidays. I don't like either of them either, Rich. And I love a good fight. Do you know the stats came in. I got to throw this out there because we're fresh off this Jake Paul Anthony Joshua fight, right? Do you know that Jake Paul is part of two of the top three most watched boxing matches of all time? So say what you want about the guy, I'll give it to you real quick, just to put it in perspective. Top five most watched boxing matches of all time. Mayweather, McGregor. They started this spectacle off, right, the circus fights. 4.3 million people tuned in. I remember where I was. We watched it In Vegas, Rich. 4.3 million people tuned into that. McGregor, Mayweather fight in 2017. 4.3. Okay, number four, Mayweather, Pacquiao. Everybody waited so long, it finally happened. 4.6 million tuned into that in 2015. Get this. Coming in at number three most watched boxing matches of all time of the 21st century. Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua, this past weekend, 33 million. So I just want you to see the jump that it made. Mayweather, Pacquiao, 4.6. Paul Joshua, 33 million. All right, number two, Canelo Crawford, 41 million. And the number one most watched boxing match of all time, Jake Paul. Tyson, last year, 108 million people.

[Rich Davis]

Damn. So, you know, hate him, love him. Jake Paul brings The ice.

[Steve Covino]

He really does, man. It's changing the game. Like when you're talking 4 point something million, that's like baby games compared to the 40 and 100 million that we're tuning in for these other Netflix events. Paul events. And now I want to talk about things that we have to watch this holiday season. Can I first just say this, Rich? Cause I forgot to mention this. On our Patreon today, shout out to the Carl's of Patreon, the Covino enriched listeners on our Patreon. I'm going to be on the History Channel tonight. Yeah, buddy.

[Rich Davis]

What are you talking.

[Steve Covino]

What do you know about history? Not a whole lot, but I'm making it. And I'll be on tonight with a brand new episode, Danny Trejo's Mysteries Unearthed.

[Rich Davis]

I think you were going to talk about that time President Taft got caught in a bathtub. You're not doing that special on the History Channel.

[Steve Covino]

No, no, no, no, no. So tune in tonight, the History Channel just for something to watch because I forgot to mention it earlier today.

[Rich Davis]

And I forgot to mention that the road to Milan runs through St. Louis. See Ilia Milanens, Alyssa Lou and Amber Glenn compete in the 2026 Prevagen US Figure Skating Championships. That's January 7th to the 11th. If you're interested, be there as the 2026 US Olympic Figure Skating team is named. Live tickets available@usfigure skating.org Hell yeah, that man.

[Steve Covino]

So thank you guys again for hanging out with us, but look out for me. Tonight on Found Fortunes. This is the episode called Found Fortunes on Mysteries Unearthed with Danny Trejo, History Channel. And then after that, right after I boast in front of the in laws and hey, look at me as I point at myself. Leonardo DiCaprio.

[Rich Davis]

I have a question. Do you let them know you're on or do you just casually put on the History Channel and wait for like your father in law to be like, wait a minute.

[Steve Covino]

Truthfully, I'll probably. I'll probably be out. You know what, man, Rich, I wish people cared.

[Rich Davis]

Nobody cares.

[Steve Covino]

He gives a diddly squat. Imagine if your dad was on TV or someone you knew growing up. The whole family would be around to watch. No one gives a turd about your boy. I think Covino runs to the bathroom, puts TV makeup on, sits down in the same outfit that he's gonna be on the TV show. Yeah, strangers at the bar mat are gonna care more than people that know me. All right, so there was out there.

[Rich Davis]

There was a funny time. Can I just tell a Quick story.

[Steve Covino]

Sure.

[Rich Davis]

We'll go to Perfect's update after this quick story.

[Steve Covino]

Then just know we're gonna talk about what you need to watch tonight. Okay.

[Rich Davis]

Classic. Now, we did. We did a TV show for espn and it would air at different times.

[Steve Covino]

Now or never. Now or never.

[Rich Davis]

And Danny G. Covino and I had to record the show earlier in the day because we were traveling for Fox. We were trying for ESPN at the time. We were at the airport bar waiting for our flight to board, and boom. We look up at the TV and it's us. And the guy we're talking to at the bar is commenting on us. Like, what are these two idiots talking about?

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, we were talking to a professional wrestler. I remember. I forget who it was, though. What's her name again? The girl with the black hair. She's kind of pale. She's kind of hot. They made the movie about her.

[Rich Davis]

I forget. But yeah, we were interviewing her on the show and these guys were talking about us to us. And the guy didn't realize it was us until the very end. We were about to board the fight, like, you know, that's us up there. And he's like, holy. Yeah, so true story. People's heads are up their ass is the point.

[Steve Covino]

Nobody cares.

[Rich Davis]

Nobody cares.

[Steve Covino]

You want.

[Rich Davis]

You wanted that guy to be like.

[Steve Covino]

The dude from the Fugitive who's reading the newspaper and he turns it over and he sees a picture of Harrison.

[Rich Davis]

Ford, Dr. Richard Kimball. And then he looks up and he's.

[Steve Covino]

Like, oh, that's the Fugitive.

[Rich Davis]

Wait, Dr. Richard Kimmel. And then he gets up and he.

[Steve Covino]

Goes in and tells a cop.

[Rich Davis]

I guess my point, I would say would be, is if I'm talking to you at a bar and I look up and there's you on the tv, you would think I'd put two and two together, but people's heads are up their ass.

[Steve Covino]

It's like Bob from La Bamba. Remember when Bob was watching Richie on TV and the bartender shut it off?

[Rich Davis]

He's like, that dude's my brother. That dude's my brother.

[Steve Covino]

And the guy's like, yeah, and I'm your white Irish uncle. Get out of here, buddy.

[Rich Davis]

Listen, $500 in art lessons.

[Steve Covino]

You know what?

[Rich Davis]

Let's go to. Let's go to Perfect for an update. We'll come back and Camino's got a fun dilemma tonight. What's up for Fet?

[Danny G]

All right, guys. Pro bowl rosters were announced today. We have 19 first time pro Bowlers, including Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens, AFC quarterbacks are Justin Herbert, Josh Allen and Drake May. NFC has Matthew Stafford, CM Darnold, Dak Prescott. Four teams have six Pro Bowlers, the 49ers, the Ravens, Broncos and Seahawks. Although I got to say 49ers and Ravens both juicing their numbers a little bit. The 49ers are sending special team or Luke Gifford a long snapper. And both The Ravens and 49ers have their fullbacks in there. Probably last teams to feature fullbacks. Kylie and Ricard for the Ravens.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, Kyle Juszczyk of the 49ers will be a Pro Bowler every year because I think he's the only quote fullback in the nfc.

[Danny G]

Yeah, it's a dying group and we're still getting guys to the fullback position. We're trying to kneel down this game here at the Bush's Baked Beans Boca Raton Bowl 27, 22 Louisville over Toledo. However, things have gotten progressively more nasty as late hits are happening, fights over the kneel downs and we're waiting to see what is going to happen with the venerable Boca Raton bowl and its reputation. This fight really tarnishing those things. MRI results reveal Vikings quarterback J.J. mcCarthy has a hairline fracture in his hand from an injury he suffered on Sunday. Kevin o' Connell says this puts him out for the Christmas Day game against the Lions. Max Brosmer is in line for the start. Vikings also claimed Brett Rippon off waivers. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said quarterback Deshaun Watson will not be activated off the PUP list and he will not play in the 2025 NFL season. The Pirates and all star first baseman outfielder Ryan O'Hearn are reaching an agreement for a two year 29 million dol dollar deal. And Commander's quarterback Marcus Mariota was held out a practice for the second straight day. He remains in concussion protocol. Guys, back to you.

[Steve Covino]

Thank you Professor.

[Danny G]

Excuse me. Sesame helped raise all of us. Now it's our turn. Donate this holiday [e-mail] because the world needs Sesame and Sesame needs you.

[Rich Davis]

You know what I always say Covino. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.

[Steve Covino]

Thank you Guy Smiley. Thank you. AKA Rich Davis. I'm Steve Covino and you know what? I'll just pose this question for now and then I'll explain. Yeah, it's the holiday season, right? Got that holiday vibe in the air. I'm in Idaho for the holidays, friends and family, all that good stuff. It's a Wonderful Life as a classic. But does it stand the test of time through the eyes of younger people and we're going to tie that into sports. So think about the classics and think about that question. Does it still hold the test of time or do we just hold it near and dear because we grew up watching it? It's a Wonderful Life. We'll explain. Plus we got prizes and more next hour. Just stick around. We got more Covino and rich. Next.

[Sophie Cunningham]

10 athletes will face the toughest job interview in fitness that will push past physical and mental breaking points. You are the fittest of the fit. Only one of you will leave here with an IFIT contract worth $250,000.

[Rich Davis]

This is where mindset comes in.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Someone will be eliminated. Pressure is coming down.

[Steve Covino]

Trainer Games on Prime Video January 8th.

[Rich Davis]

Watch the trailer on trainergames.com Season 2.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Of Unrivaled Basketball is here and the talent is unreal. The best women's players on the planet are running it back with even bigger moments and bigger stakes. Don't miss as Paige Beckers, Nafiza Collier, Kelsey Plum, Briana Stewart and more take the court and redefine the game. This isn't your regular season. This is unrivaled, where the pace is faster, the energy is higher and every athlete shines. Unrivaled basketball season two, sponsored by Samsung Galaxy, tips off January 5 on TNT, TruTV and HBO.

[Danny G]

Max support for the show comes from Public, the investing platform for those who take it seriously. On Public you can build a multi asset portfolio of stocks, bonds, options, crypto and now generated assets which allow you to turn any idea into an investable index. With AI. It all starts with your prompt. From renewable energy companies with high free cash flow to semiconductor suppliers growing revenue over 20% year over year. You can literally type any prompt and put the AI to work. It screens thousands of stocks, builds a one of a kind index and lets you back test it against the S&P 500. Then you can invest in a few clicks. Generated assets are like EFTs with infinite possibilities, completely customizable and based on your thesis, not someone else's. Go to public.com podcast and earn an uncapped 1% bonus when you transfer your portfolio. That's public.com podcast paid for by Public Investing Brokerage Services by Open to the Public Investing Inc. Member FINRA SIPC Advisory Services by Public Advisors LL LLC SEC Registered Advisor Generated Assets is an interactive analysis tool. Output is for informational purposes only and is not investment recommendation or advice. Complete disclosures available at public.comdisclosures A new.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Year is on the horizon and your 2026 savings start here Right now, you can access the Washington post. For just $2 every four weeks. Head into the new year with six months of savings at the special intro rate. After that, it'll cost $12 every four weeks. Cancel anytime. You'll get unlimited access to trusted journalism that helps you understand the year ahead and the world around you. Now's the perfect time to subscribe because great habits and great savings start together. Go to washingtonpost.com iheart that's washingtonpost.com iheart and start your year informed with the Post. This is Sophie Cunningham from Show Me Something. Do you know the symptoms of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, in adults with obesity? They may be happening to you without you knowing. If anyone has ever said you snored loudly, or if you spend your days fighting off excessive tiredness, irritability and concentration issues, it may be due to osa. OSA is a serious condition where your airway partially or completely collapses during sleep, which may cause breathing interruptions and oxygen deprivation. Learn more at don'tsleep on OSA.com this information is provided by Lilly a medicine company.

[Steve Covino]

Isn't there a Whoop Dee Doo and Hickory Dock in there?

[Rich Davis]

I believe there is. Hey, that's my favorite part. Steve Cavino, Holiday Steve on Christmas Eve Eve. Rich Davis, you got CNR. And last night, as we talk about Steve the 49ers last night, it's time for our FOX Sports Radio tire act. Play of the day. And let me tell you, the Niners defense. While I do worry about the pass rush, D winners put a little icing on the cake last night.

[Steve Covino]

Rivers out of the shotgun, takes the snap, quick throw over the middle.

[Rich Davis]

Intercepted. D winners has got it. D winners going the other way. Winners to the 40, the 25 30. No one's gonna touch him. Nothing but the tail lights. It's a pick six. 49ers pick city, baby. First pick six of the year and Dee Winters was all over that and caught Philip Rivers slipping.

[Steve Covino]

Wow.

[Rich Davis]

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[Steve Covino]

Thanks again to Tire Rack. Thank you, Fox Sports Radio Nation.

[Rich Davis]

Cove yeah, before the break, I know you got this great Deep thought about It's a Wonderful Life.

[Steve Covino]

Stop overhyping it. It's not a great. It's just a question.

[Rich Davis]

It's the greatest. No, Perfet did the Sesame street read, and I threw in the old classic 1212.

[Steve Covino]

You know who sings this? 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.

[Rich Davis]

Big Mike rolls in here and he's.

[Steve Covino]

Like, do you know who sings this? I do.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah. You actually do know who sings who.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah. Want to know the answer? Is it the Monkeys?

[Rich Davis]

No, it's not the Monkeys. I started guessing. I'm like, I don't know.

[Steve Covino]

Well, if I was in studio. I said, I do, Mike. Any other brain busters can I get? Yeah, my guess. I think I'm right. Hold on.

[Rich Davis]

Let's let Sam guess. All right, well, then I'll write it.

[Steve Covino]

Down, because then you're gonna be like, I didn't know. Hold on.

[Rich Davis]

Chaka Khan.

[Steve Covino]

No, I have one more guess. Yeah, The Partridge Family.

[Rich Davis]

Nope. My guess. I said, like, the Jackson 5 or something. He's like, close, but not really.

[Steve Covino]

The Pointer Sisters.

[Rich Davis]

Pointer Sisters?

[Steve Covino]

Yeah.

[Rich Davis]

Really?

[Steve Covino]

Yeah. Yeah, Dude. See? Come on, man. You think I'm not. You think I'm on the History Channel for nothing, man?

[Rich Davis]

Maybe he does know things.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, I know a bunch of useless nonsense. I was in the disco realm. At least you know. Yeah, you're singers. I could have said, like, Donna Summers.

[Rich Davis]

I said. I said. I thought Donna Summers, too. I said, sly in the Family Stone. I started naming all the rando retro acts, and he's like, close. Porner Sisters. I believe Mike. I pulled the Old Fashioned, which is not a dirty move. The Old Fashioned, I said, where you don't look something up. You believe the guy at the bar. Remember those days where some guy would just say something? You believed him? I was like, oh, yeah. Pointer Sisters. So there it is.

[Steve Covino]

Yep. You fact check it later out of respect. You don't fact check it at the bar?

[Rich Davis]

I don't know.

[Steve Covino]

It sounded like a white family trying to be ethnic. That's why I felt Partridge Family. Sesame Street.

[Rich Davis]

So cove. All right, hit us up with your. With your dilemma for tonight, because I think this is actually interesting. I know you're trying to downplay, but I think this is a really. You put yourself in a pickle.

[Steve Covino]

I think so.

[Rich Davis]

Go ahead.

[Steve Covino]

All right, first off, I want to say thanks to all the feedback on the YouTube chat. Covino and Rich, FSR Michelle M. And Russ and Scott for mayor and K. Rain and Joey Elbows, everybody. Mike Oliver. Paige is right. Paige is who I was talking about before. Rich the wrestler fighting with my family. Sariah. So anyway, I'm reading the feedback. You know, it was Paige. Now I am with my girlfriend's family in Idaho and they're a little younger than me and I was shocked to find out they've never seen It's a Wonderful Life. And now I'm scared because they're like, let's watch it because I'm the guy that suggested it and I don't want all this unnecessary pressure in case everybody hates it. Like it might be too slow moving for young people's eyes. So now I'm thinking, does it stand the test of time? And if this is too old feeling for. For them, what about classic games and moments that we grew up with?

[Rich Davis]

It's a great thought. We'll, we'll go there. It's a Wonderful Life and your classic sports moments we'll discuss next right here. Kavino and Rich, what a matchup we got, y'.

[Steve Covino]

All.

[Rich Davis]

This is that classic HBCU vibe.

[Steve Covino]

Non stop action. The band is rocking and the crowd lit. Chance echo drum beat everybody showing that school pride.

[Rich Davis]

Game like this.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, it calls for an ice cold Coca Cola. Ah, crisp and refreshing. That's a game changer right there. Yeah, that taste always hits the right note. Just like the band at halftime.

[Rich Davis]

And just like that, we're back at it. Passionate fans, school colors everywhere and in.

[Steve Covino]

Ice cold Coca Cola. That's a winning combo no matter the sport, no matter the yard. Everybody knows fan work is thirsty work. So grab a Coca Cola and keep that HBCU pride going.

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